Pastured Poultry (Broilers) — FarmPal
Daily-moved floorless pens that give birds fresh pasture every day while protecting from predators and weather.
Species Involved
Meat chickens (Cornish Cross or slower-growing breeds)
Key Principles
- •Fresh pasture daily prevents pathogen buildup
- •Portable shelters (10x12 ft typical for 75 birds)
- •Birds forage for 15-20% of diet from pasture
- •Manure distributed evenly across pasture
- •Follow cattle in leader-follower system when possible
Infrastructure
Lightweight portable pens (chicken tractors)
Dolly system or handles for moving
Portable feeders and waterers
Shade cloth for hot weather
Heat source for brooding (first 3 weeks)